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Construction Apprenticeship
at Uncommon Consrtruction
New Orleans Catalog
About
At unCommon Construction, youth from different high schools apply to join a diverse team to earn hourly pay and school internship credit for building a house in a semester. With the revenue from each project, apprentices also earn a matching "Equity Award Scholarship" for further education, industry certifications or the tools needed for long-term employment. Through more than 100 hours each semester, apprentices develop career awareness and exposure, technical, soft skills, and leadership abilities through a work-based learning experience in a real-world classroom.
AS AN APPRENTICE, YOU WILL:
- Join a diverse team of your peers from different high schools across New Orleans.
- Build a whole house from foundation to finish, learning to use tools and new skills through phases of construction like wall-framing, exterior siding, installing windows & doors, interior trim, painting, and more!
- Earn hourly pay, high school internship credit, and a matching Equity Award Scholarship* for after graduation.
Takes
4-5 Months
Costs
Free
Leads to
$47.1k careers
Example Career
Construction and Related Workers, All Other
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$34,840
$47,090
$77,500
$16.75
$22.64
$37.26
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
A career in construction offers diverse opportunities, from skilled trades to project management. Professionals in this field play a crucial role in building and maintaining residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as infrastructure. It provides hands-on work with tangible results, requiring technical skills and problem-solving abilities. With good wages, job security, and potential for advancement, construction is ideal for those passionate about building and innovation.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Build a whole house from foundation to finish, learning to use tools and new skills through phases of construction like wall-framing, exterior siding, installing windows & doors, interior trim, painting, and more!
There’s a lot of math, engineering, and physics, setting a great foundation for any number of STEM jobs. Plus, the experience you’ll get on the build site will help make you a strong leader for whatever your long-term career goals are.
Admissions
TO APPLY, YOU MUST:
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be able to commit to at least 10 hours a week – including some weekdays through distance learning & working.
- Be currently enrolled at a participating high school in New Orleans:
- Warren Easton, Morris Jeff High School, New Orleans Charter Science & Math (Sci High), The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, The NET: East, Walter L. Cohen College Prep, International High School of New Orleans, Living School, YEP Educates, Frederick Douglass (KIPP), or be a NOLA Homeschooler.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Uncommon Consrtruction
PO Box 791438
New Orleans, LA 70117